The Tyler Prize honors environmental scientists. This year’s awardees: a meteorologist who made early climate models and the scientist who came up with the famous “hockey stick” temperature graph—only to be embroiled in “Climategate.”
Read MoreSalesforce founder Marc Benioff and his wife Lynne are among a growing number of philanthropists focused on ocean health. Like other Silicon Valley givers in this space, they see a role for tech—most recently getting behind an Ocean Solutions Accelerator.
Read MoreAs the first bitcoin nonprofit recognized by the U.S. government, BitGive was a first mover in a crypto-philanthropy space that’s been growing fast lately. We explore the platform and check in with founder and Executive Director Connie Gallippi.
Read MoreDining for Women is an intriguing example of a giving circle with a wide reach. Thanks to its chapter dinners, it has granted millions to women and girls in developing countries. We hear about DFW’s giving model from several members of its team.
Read MoreHelped along by new donors like Richard Branson and some tech billionaires, the fight against neglected tropical diseases—such as trachoma, which causes blindness—is gaining momentum and scoring more gains.
Read MoreNearly 1 million people die annually from HIV/AIDS, despite antiretroviral drugs that can extend their lives. And while the world’s billionaires sit on trillions of dollars, private donors are doing less to combat the epidemic. What’s going on here?
Read MoreRecognizing that climate change threatens progress on the issue it cares about most—children in poverty—the Ikea Foundation has now pledged nearly $800 million to the cause. Where’s the money going?
Read MorePaul Allen, who died recently, exemplified the best of big philanthropy. He embraced risk taking and cared deeply, journeying to the outer frontiers of scientific knowledge and to the front lines of the world’s biggest challenges. IP editor David Callahan assesses his legacy.
Read MoreWhile violent conflict can torpedo a range of goals pursued by philanthropy, ensuring peace and stability is too often a sideline concern for funders. Here’s why that needs to change—and what any grantmaker can do right now.
Read MoreMore foundations are looking to back social movements these days, but grantmaking in this space can be tricky. A guest contributor draws on years of experience to offer some candid advice to funders.
Read MoreThe Wagner Foundation has long been a backer of Partners in Health. Now it’s giving the group $15 million to step up its global operations. We look at why this grantmaker is such a strong believer in PIH.
Read MoreThe idea of philanthropy is not a well-embedded concept in Africa. But it's been catching on, and some of the continent's wealthiest people are engaged in large-scale giving—with much more to come.
Read MoreTobacco’s biggest adversary has put up $20 million to start a global watchdog organization to push back against industry disinformation. Here’s how that fits into philanthropy’s broader fight against smoking.
Read MoreThe risk of nuclear weapons use has been rising, but few funders focus on this threat, which can seem abstract and for which it’s hard to show impact. What will it take to draw new money into this critical space?
Read MoreThe Hertz Foundation has been awarding fellowships to STEM postdoctoral students for more than 60 years. A new program is sending students in diverse scientific fields to work in health and development at the Gates Foundation.
Read MoreTwo donors giving for global peace and security argue that nonprofits in this field need to get more sophisticated to attract greater funding—and that embracing business practices can help.
Read MoreThe foundation dedicates about 25 percent of its annual giving to WASH, with a focus on two key water and sanitation issues—access and sustainability. We look at some recent grants going out the door.
Read MoreEven as the international climate has grown ever more tense, most foundations remain uninterested in military and foreign policy. IP Editor David Callahan takes a deep dive into funding trends in this space.
Read MoreFor better or worse, we’re living in a golden age of funding competitions that seek to drive innovation or ferret out overlooked big ideas. We check in on how one of the newer efforts in this mix is coming along.
Read MoreA group of heavy hitters, now including the Gates Foundation, are backing a research effort to ensure that global health systems aren’t outflanked by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The stakes could hardly be higher.
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